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Saudi Arabia has just set a world record for the most amount of fireworks ever set off to mark its 88th National Day.

More than 900,000 fireworks lit up the skies in the world record attempt aimed at celebrating the nation’s future.

The Kingdom has taken a number of steps in recent years aimed at improving its image on the world stage including lifting a ban on female drivers, opening commercial cinemas, appointing women to important positions in various sectors and allowing women into sport stadiums.

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The huge firework display lasted for 18 minutes during which time the city was glowing with green lights in celebration of the day.

Loosening restrictions on public celebrations in the country and encouraging patriotism reflect some of the major promises of Vision 2030, which maps out Saudi Arabia’s plan for the future.

The Kingdom also created the largest national flag in the sky using 300 drones, which won a Guinness World Records certificate for the ‘largest pyrotechnic image’.